After being divorced, she overturned the capital and seized the empress's position!

Shen Ruyun didn't even have time to take off her wedding dress before coming to Yuehua Pavilion to pay her respects. She happened to meet Tao Shi at the door and blushed as she called her "Second Aunt".

Tao smiled enigmatically: "Isn't your niece-in-law coming to pay respects to her mother-in-law at this time a little bit? Aren't you afraid her mother-in-law will be angry?"

Before news of Princess Jiahua's return spread, Shen Ruyun was incredibly kind to Yuan Fuling. Now that she's unwilling to offend Princess Jiahua, it's too late!

Several people entered the door

When Tao saw Princess Jiahua, the smile on her face instantly disappeared, and she unconsciously lowered her voice: "Sister-in-law, you're finally back. It's been so long, but you haven't changed at all. I'm so envious."

More than a decade ago, the two were sisters-in-law. Tao was completely suppressed by Princess Jiahua and didn't even have a chance to breathe. In fact, she suffered several losses at Princess Jiahua's hands.

Over time, this left a shadow in Tao's heart.

Looking at the other person, I couldn't help but tremble.

Princess Jia Hua nodded slightly: "Second sister-in-law, you still have such a sweet tongue. Please sit down."

Tao smiled and sighed, then sat down on a chair to the side.

Shen Ruyun, dressed in a striking red wedding gown, stood before Princess Jiahua and said, "Mother, your daughter-in-law has come to offer you tea."

"Serving tea?" Princess Jiahua frowned. "How come I remember serving tea was tomorrow? How come the rules in the capital have changed while I was away?"

"No, no, I'm afraid my nephew's wife was worried about being impolite earlier and came over to apologize," Tao explained with a smile.

Princess Jia Hua hummed but remained silent.

Shen Ruyun accepted the tea offered by the maid, knelt down before Princess Jiahua, and raised it high, saying, "Please have some tea, Mother."

Princess Jia Hua did not accept the cup of tea, and even pretended that Shen Ru Yun did not exist, and chatted with Tao Shi on her own, which made Tao Shi feel a little embarrassed.

"I remember Huan'er is twelve years old this year, isn't she?"

Song Huan was the eldest daughter of the Tao family.

Tao was somewhat surprised when her daughter was mentioned out of the blue: "Yes, the princess has a good memory."

"Yue'er is all alone and quite lonely. Starting tomorrow, send Huan'er to Yuehua Pavilion. I've invited Granny Yang to personally teach her manners." As soon as Princess Jiahua spoke, Tao was both surprised and delighted. Granny Yang was no ordinary servant; she had taught the previous empress and was someone many families would pay money to have.

Any girl who had been taught by Granny Yang would be sought after by various families to become their matriarch after she came of age.

Ms. Tao was overjoyed; she knew she had made the right decision to come.

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I will definitely go back and tell Huan-jie that she will never compete with Yue-jie." Tao-shi finally understood that Princess Jia-hua was not cold-hearted, but rather that she was wholeheartedly devoted to Song Yue. As long as she treated Song Yue well, she was sure to please the princess.

"Isn't Feng Ge'er getting on in years?" Princess Jiahua hesitated before speaking.

Tao's heart was pounding in her chest.

Princess Jia Hua rubbed her temples: "Let me think about it. This child is definitely a good one. We mustn't let him go to waste."

Upon hearing this, Tao wanted nothing more than to kowtow to Princess Jiahua: "Then I thank the princess on behalf of Feng-ge'er."

With both children's futures secured, this must be the happiest time for Tao Shi during this period. She glanced at Shen Ruyun, whose hands were trembling beside her.

Princess Jia Hua didn't even give Song Yue a proper look. She pulled Song Yue along, glanced at her rough fingers, and frowned.

“Princess, don’t worry, I guarantee I can make your hands white and tender.” Xiu Shu responded quickly.

Princess Jia Hua sighed more than once.

"Ruyun!"

An unpleasant voice came from beside me: "What are you doing?"

Song Yue turned around and saw Song Hengchuan rushing over angrily. He helped Shen Ruyun up, and Shen Ruyun's hands were trembling. She asked in surprise, "Husband, why are you here?"

Song Hengchuan was too embarrassed to say that most of the guests had left. He couldn't bear their sarcasm and ridicule, so he simply went back to the backyard. When he went to the bridal chamber, he didn't see Shen Ruyun. The maid said that she had come to Yuehua Pavilion to apologize.

He got anxious as soon as he heard that and came without saying a word.

Sure enough, he saw Shen Ruyun kneeling on the ground while several people sitting and chatting happily. Song Hengchuan's anger flared up immediately.

“Mother, I know you are angry, but Ruyun is innocent. You shouldn’t take your anger out on her.” Song Hengchuan’s forehead veins bulged. “Please say something to apologize to Ruyun. After all, Ruyun is here to live with her son, not to be bullied.”

Upon hearing this, Tao stared wide-eyed at Song Hengchuan: "Brother Chuan, how can an elder apologize to a junior? Are you out of your mind?"

"Second Aunt, Ruyun was not well received on her first day at the Duke of Jingguo's mansion. How will the people below view her in the future?" Song Hengchuan said confidently, "As her husband, I have an obligation to protect her."

Tao was at a loss for words, unsure whether to laugh or something else, so she simply shut up and looked at Princess Jiahua.

After all, they are mother and son. How could they not have feelings for each other after so many years?

Princess Jia Hua gently raised her head, her gaze passing over Song Hengchuan and landing on Shen Ruyun's face: "Miss Shen, don't you have anything to say?"

The phrase "Miss Shen" implies a lack of acceptance of Shen Ruyun as a daughter-in-law.

Shen Ruyun's face turned pale. She was pampered at home and had never suffered such grievances.

Her eyes reddened as she looked at Song Hengchuan: "Husband, it is I who have come to pay my respects to my mother and apologize."

“Ruyun.” Song Hengchuan gently took Shen Ruyun’s hand and took a deep breath: “Today I will definitely seek justice for you.”

Princess Jia Hua chuckled: "A bride who doesn't follow the rules has come up to me with such eager eyes. I've already shown her respect by not chasing her away since she just entered the house. Song Hengchuan, how dare you! You dare to flaunt your power in front of me!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure flashed past with lightning speed, kicking Song Hengchuan hard in the knee.

thump!

The person was kneeling on the ground.

Song Hengchuan was stunned, and his expression changed slightly.

"Mother?" Shen Ruyun reacted quickly, blocking Song Hengchuan's way: "My husband was worried about me, so he made a mistake for a moment. Please, Mother, have mercy."

Song Hengchuan came to his senses and couldn't believe that his mother would do this to him: "Mother, I am your only son!"

"The only one?" Princess Jia Hua scoffed. "I have never favored sons over daughters, nor have I ever thought that sons are more reliable than daughters. Song Hengchuan, I am in a good mood today and am too lazy to argue with you. But if there is a next time, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"

Princess Jia Hua was annoyed by the two of them and gave an order for them to be escorted out.

Song Hengchuan had thought countless times about how his treatment would improve after his mother returned, but he never imagined that Princess Jiahua would be so cold-blooded and ruthless.

He was helped to his feet by Shen Ruyun, and his gaze suddenly fell on Song Yue. He gritted his teeth and said, "It was you who instigated this behind my back again!"

Song Yue was taken aback.

"Slap!" Princess Jia Hua slapped Song Hengchuan across the face without any mercy: "How dare you slander Yue'er in front of me! I think all the books you've read over the years have gone to waste."

That slap was quite forceful, leaving five handprints on his face.

Song Hengchuan covered his face, both angry and furious, and said in a fit of exasperation, "Mother, don't regret this!"

snort!

He stormed off in anger.

He refused to believe that, as Princess Jia Hua's only son, she would abandon him for Song Yue.

Just wait, one day your mother will beg you to change your mind, crying.

As Shen Ruyun watched Song Hengchuan leave, she hurriedly said, "Mother, my husband meant well, he's just not good with words..."

"You're only marrying him for the first time, yet you act like you've known him for ages. Miss Shen, is this your good upbringing?" Princess Jiahua curled her lip, looking disdainful.

Shen Ruyun's mind went blank for a moment, her face turning pale and then red as she looked at Princess Jiahua, muttering to herself, unsure how to refute her.

"Get out of here, don't get in my way!" Princess Jiahua said without any politeness.

Shen Ruyun covered her face and ran out crying.

Seeing this, Madam Tao nervously swallowed. She knew Princess Jiahua was angry, but she didn't expect her to be so disliked by her own son and daughter-in-law.

Tao immediately understood that she absolutely could not get involved with these two people.